CDL A Truck Driver Job Texas Region

Company: Heartland Express
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

"It takes the heart of a trucker to move this country!"

Now Hiring: CDL A Truck Drivers Call to find out how much you can earn driving for us! 833-985-1544

Heartland Express is an award-winning industry leader for on-time service. We hire the best truck drivers in the industry. Our truck drivers are some of safest, most experienced drivers on the road today. We're looking for drivers to join our fleet to help us service some of the top shippers in America. Join our team and know you're amongst the best the industry has to offer! Job Details for truck drivers running in the Texas and surrounding states:

• Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
• Average Weekly Pay: $1,074 a week (Top Earner made $1,251 per week)
• Average Miles: 2200+ per week
• Home expectations - home weekly Truck Driver Pay Protection Plan - Your safety net for when things beyond your control happen.
  • Truck Drivers will earn a minimum of $1,060 per week (subject to qualification)
  • This equals $55,000 annually minimum pay
  • 80% of our driver earn more than this - a lot more Truck Driver Bonuses include
    • Additional $.01 to $.03 per mile Safety Bonus
    • Additional $.01 on all miles for Hazmat endorsement (not required) Benefits of Joining Heartland Express:
      • MANUAL TRUCKS AVAILABLE
      • Latest Kenworth, Freightliner and International Tractors
      • We buy new and keep it while under warrantee to have better uptime for you to keep rolling.
      • We have shops across the country to service your truck
      • Our trucks run 68 MPH
      • 20 Years of Driving Experience Recognized and Rewarded - More Experience Earns More!
      • Scheduled Wage Increases for up to 20 Years Experience
      • All Dry Van Freight
      • 48 State Operating Area
      • Drop and Hook
      • No Touch Freight
      • Paid Orientation/Training
      • Detention pay is $16 per hour
      • Breakdown Pay
      • Newly Remodeled Coast-to-Coast Terminal Facilities
      • Clean Driver Facilities -
      • Free Showers
      • Free Laundry
      • TV, Food and much more
      • Truck Driver Appreciation events at all our terminals throughout the year with food, prizes, and giveaways, with management and vendors there to get our driver's feedback and show that our driver are who really makes Heartland Express what we are.
      • Assigned Driver Manager who will help you and Heartland be a success Heartland Express is committed to success for our drivers, employees, and customers. We have been around for over 45 years as one of the most profitable companies in the industry. We are here for you now and in the future. You will have a place to call home, a family to help you achieve your goals, and a place you can be proud to be a part of. Give us a call at 833-985-1544. Apply today to join our team! Pay Range: 55000.00-65000.00 per_year, General Benefits: Full Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage Care packages with prescription benefits (Single, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Family). Flex Spending accounts. 401(k) with company match, Paid Vacation, Driver Bonuses - Additional $.01 to $.03 per mile Safety Bonus and Additional $.01 on all miles for Hazmat endorsement (not required). Paid Orientation/Training Qualifications:
        • Class A CDL
        • 12 months of tractor-trailer driving experience
        • 21 Years of Age
        • Good work history and MVR
        • Safety First Attitude, With a Proven Driving Record
          
          We're here to answer any questions you may have and
          look forward to hearing from you! 833-985-1544 Or apply online now to join our team!

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